W. Somerset Maugham (William Somerset Maugham, 1874–1965) was a British playwright, novelist, and short-story writer. His works, including “Of Human Bondage” and “The Razor’s Edge,” explored themes of human nature and the complexities of relationships. Maugham’s storytelling skill made him a prominent figure in 20th-century literature.
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Irwin Shaw Drama, Fiction, Screenplays - Irwin Shaw (February 27, 1913 – May 16, 1984) was an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and short-story author whose written works have sold more than 14 million copies. He is best known for two of his novels: "The Young Lions"… ... Read more
T. S. Eliot Drama, Modernist Poetry - T. S. Eliot (1888–1965) was a British-American poet, essayist, and playwright. He is known for his influential poems, including "The Waste Land" and "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." Eliot's modernist works addressed the fragmentation of modern society and… ... Read more
Wilbur Daniel Steele Drama - Wilbur Daniel Steele (1886–1978) was an American author and playwright known for his short stories and magazine contributions. ... Read more
Edna Ferber Drama, Historical Fiction - Edna Ferber (1885–1968) was an American author and playwright known for her novels and plays that often depicted American life and cultural changes. Her notable works include "So Big" and "Show Boat," the latter co-written with composer Jerome Kern. Ferber's… ... Read more
Susan Glaspell Drama - Susan Glaspell (1876–1948) was an American playwright, novelist, and journalist known for her contributions to early feminist drama. Her one-act play "Trifles" and the short story it was based on, "A Jury of Her Peers," explored issues of gender and… ... Read more
Zona Gale Drama, Fiction - Zona Gale (1874–1938) was an American novelist and playwright known for her works exploring small-town life and social issues. She was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play "Miss Lulu Bett." Gale's writings often… ... Read more
